Craft Business Resources

I've compiled a list of craft business resources that I hope will be helpful to you. If you know of any other useful resources that I've not included, please let me know about them.

General Business Information Resources

Too many people are afraid of starting up a business because of having to register for tax. It's not as difficult as you think - it just takes a little time to read the information. These websites will send you in the right direction.

Business Link - UK government information site on starting up a business, including advice on taxes and accounting.

Internal Revenue Service - US Department of the Treasury site providing information, advice and links for those starting a small business.

New Zealand Inland Revenue

Australian Taxation Office


Online Communities for Home Based Craft Businesses

Working from home comes with its own set of challenges. Joining an online community of likeminded people can make all the difference - it's always good to see how others deal with the same situations when things get a bit rocky!

The Switchboards - US based forum for 'Connecting Creative Women in Business' - full of useful information.

WAHM.com - website containing resources for work at home moms, with good articles and a wahm message board.


Craft Supplies and Projects

Artbeads.com - Exquisite beads and findings, great service and free shipping in the US. I love them!

Joann.com - Craft supplies and free projects.

MisterArt.com - World's largest online discount art & craft supply store.

Free Beading Ideas - Wholesale beads - Pizazz Works - Free beading ideas, Gemstone beads, freshwater pearls, bali silver findings, vermeil, beading supplies, at super low prices. They also have a great newsletter (which I subscribe to) that provides extra tips and information on selling your jewellery.

AllCrafts.net - Free Crafts Network - Free Crafts projects. Your guide for all types of crafts. Holiday crafts, Kids crafts, crochet, knitting, dolls, rubber stamps and much more. 20+ craft categories. New free projects added weekly.

Beads and Artifacts - BEADS BEADS is one of Southern California's oldest and most respected bead shops. They offer a large selection of beads, gems and supplies for the do-it-yourself craft and jewelry enthusiast. They carry beadwork from selected artists and also have ethnic masks and artifacts from around the world.

Learn to Create Amazing Stained Glass Art - Learn the A to Z's of making beautiful stained glass from other expert artists. Whether this will be a craft, hobby, or business, making glass art is fun, rewarding, and addictive, yet there are steps that must be taken to learn this wonderful art.

Crafty Links Mall - Arts and crafts related links, including craft bulletin boards, galleries, information, supplies and more.

Other Useful Resources

Work From Home - Are you a work at home mom? Or would you like to be? I've turned my passion for crafting into an extra income with Craft-Selling-Parties.com - find out how you could do the same.

Find Good Sites - A human-edited comprehensive web directory offering internet surfers an easy solution for finding, rating and reviewing good and valuable sites. Useful for links to both home and craft business resources.

Most Popular Sites - Search engine and web directory

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